If we are waiting on the NCAA tournament, what about Tony Bennett as the next coach? Should we be rooting for Virginia to lose?
Quote from: drTim on March 27, 2014, 03:52:40 PM
If we are waiting on the NCAA tournament, what about Tony Bennett as the next coach? Should we be rooting for Virginia to lose?
Yes
Hes built something at Virginia. Doubt if he will come. Maybe for Wisconsin but not us
That would be awesome. He'd be my #1 just as he was when we hired Buzz. I just don't see it. Wasn't there a falling out with him at UW? Or is he going to be Bo's successor?
Quote from: GoldenEagle2002 on March 27, 2014, 03:55:25 PM
That would be awesome. He'd be my #1 just as he was when we hired Buzz. I just don't see it. Wasn't there a falling out with him at UW? Or is he going to be Bo's successor?
Shaka will be Bo's successor.
Quote from: ecompt on March 27, 2014, 03:56:41 PM
Shaka will be Bo's successor.
I could see that too
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2014/03/24/virginia-coach-tony-bennett-bonus-money/6843981/
Current base is $1.8M, bonuses achieved of $400k = $2.2M, with potential to earn up to $3.1M in total this year. UVA will also give him a raise. Turned the UVA program into a winner and a contender in the ACC. Just don't see what his motivation would be.
Quote from: ecompt on March 27, 2014, 03:56:41 PM
Shaka will be Bo's successor.
Shaka isn't going to wait that long.
Jeter is succeeding Bo at UW. Watch and see. It may not be until Bo is ten years older than when Keady retired, but I have a very strong feeling that Rob is going to be the next HC at UW.
Quote from: chapman on March 27, 2014, 03:58:07 PM
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2014/03/24/virginia-coach-tony-bennett-bonus-money/6843981/
Current base is $1.8M, bonuses achieved of $400k = $2.2M, with potential to earn up to $3.1M in total this year. UVA will also give him a raise. Turned the UVA program into a winner and a contender in the ACC. Just don't see what his motivation would be.
Ask his father?
There have been plenty of people hinting at this all week...I don't see why he'd leave UVA but if we had a shot at him, hell yeah. What do others think about this? Might as well start some wild speculation on a new guy
"Might as well start some wild speculation on a new guy"
Lol im with you man
I find it hard to believe Tony Bennett would leave the ACC and UVA for Marquette, let alone any job outside of UW. Buzz leaving to coach a team that finished 2-16 in the conference, should be a strong indicator that the ACC is a top basketball conference. While we would all love to see Tony Bennett coaching at Marquette, that is a pipe dream if there ever were one.
In the event that dream were to come true, he would likely leave to succeed Bo.
Eight years as a coach
Number of years Bennett's teams have played at a pace faster than #315 in the country: Zero
Number of years his offense has been top 25: One (this year)
Number of years his defense has been top 25: Six
A slow, defensive team that's not great on offense.
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Quote from: Henry Sugar on March 27, 2014, 04:06:36 PM
Eight years as a coach
Number of years Bennett's teams have played at a pace faster than #315 in the country: Zero
Number of years his offense has been top 25: One (this year)
Number of years his defense has been top 25: Six
A slow, defensive team that's not great on offense.
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That is odd, Brett taught us that you earn the right to make shots. You would think with that defense they could chuck half-courters and the basketball gods would make them all fall.
Quote from: Havoc@MU on March 27, 2014, 04:06:00 PM
Buzz leaving to coach a team that finished 2-16 in the conference, should be a strong indicator that the ACC is a top basketball conference.
Those two things are not logically connected. The ACC is a top basketball conference. Why Buzz went to VPI is not quite as clear cut.
BO RYAN is more likely to be the next Marquette head coach than TB.
Quote from: chapman on March 27, 2014, 03:58:07 PM
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2014/03/24/virginia-coach-tony-bennett-bonus-money/6843981/
Current base is $1.8M, bonuses achieved of $400k = $2.2M, with potential to earn up to $3.1M in total this year. UVA will also give him a raise. Turned the UVA program into a winner and a contender in the ACC. Just don't see what his motivation would be.
He's Catholic.
His brother lives in Stevens Point.
Sister lives in DeKalb.
Dad is nearby.
Family has Packer season tickets.
MU will compete with anyone on salary.
Quote from: Havoc@MU on March 27, 2014, 04:06:00 PM
I find it hard to believe Tony Bennett would leave the ACC and UVA for Marquette, let alone any job outside of UW. Buzz leaving to coach a team that finished 2-16 in the conference, should be a strong indicator that the ACC is a top basketball conference. While we would all love to see Tony Bennett coaching at Marquette, that is a pipe dream if there ever were one.
In the event that dream were to come true, he would likely leave to succeed Bo.
1) I'm pretty sure you don't know why Buzz left.
2) Tony's ties to UW began with his father and ended with Bo. Why does everyone keep painting him cardinal and white?!?
Quote from: Henry Sugar on March 27, 2014, 04:06:36 PM
Eight years as a coach
Number of years Bennett's teams have played at a pace faster than #315 in the country: Zero
Number of years his offense has been top 25: One (this year)
Number of years his defense has been top 25: Six
A slow, defensive team that's not great on offense.
Thanks, facts are sooo refreshing. As a footnote, when Brent was ready to bail for SMU, there was an expression of interest by Bennett in Marquette. I don't think Bennett has a great feeling about UW for family reasons.
Quote from: Marquette_g on March 27, 2014, 04:09:07 PM
That is odd, Brett taught us that you earn the right to make shots. You would think with that defense they could chuck half-courters and the basketball gods would make them all fall.
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Quote from: chapman on March 27, 2014, 03:58:07 PM
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2014/03/24/virginia-coach-tony-bennett-bonus-money/6843981/
Current base is $1.8M, bonuses achieved of $400k = $2.2M, with potential to earn up to $3.1M in total this year. UVA will also give him a raise. Turned the UVA program into a winner and a contender in the ACC. Just don't see what his motivation would be.
Didn't we try to get him after Crean left?
Quote from: Henry Sugar on March 27, 2014, 04:15:16 PM
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Sorry I'm to dumb to figure out how to add a gif.
Quote from: Benny B on March 27, 2014, 04:11:54 PM
He's Catholic.
His brother lives in Stevens Point.
Sister lives in DeKalb.
Dad is nearby.
Family has Packer season tickets.
MU will compete with anyone on salary.
1) I'm pretty sure you don't know why Buzz left.
2) Tony's ties to UW began with his father and ended with Bo. Why does everyone keep painting him cardinal and white?!?
His dad isn't nearby. My folks live in Lewiston, ID and I can safely say that as members of both local country clubs in the valley they see each other several times a month on the course.
Quote from: Henry Sugar on March 27, 2014, 04:15:16 PM
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Love the GIF and agree with its message...Paint Touches are crap...and to obsess about them even more ridiculous. Take the first good shot available, regardless of if a paint touch has occurred in a possession.
As for Tony Bennett....I think a case can be made for how he might consider MU...yet see that as a long shot. In my recollection, it was Cords who hired Mike Deane instead of Dick Bennett back in 1994...As a result of that...Cords and Dick Bennett have a familiarity with one another...and perhaps Bennett Senior turned Cords down then. Could make a case for as to why Tony Bennett might consider MU...wouldn't entirely rule out his candidacy.
Quote from: Ners on March 27, 2014, 05:13:40 PM
Love the GIF and agree with its message...Paint Touches are crap...and to obsess about them even more ridiculous. Take the first good shot available, regardless of if a paint touch has occurred in a possession.
As for Tony Bennett....I think a case can be made for how he might consider MU...yet see that as a long shot. In my recollection, it was Cords who hired Mike Deane instead of Dick Bennett back in 1994...As a result of that...Cords and Dick Bennett have a familiarity with one another...and perhaps Bennett Senior turned Cords down then. Could make a case for as to why Tony Bennett might consider MU...wouldn't entirely rule out his candidacy.
The thing with the Mike Deane hire....there was some panic by MU if you ask some. Deane was ready to take the Dayton job but MU got in the mix after Kevin O'Neill recommended Deane to MU. Deane turned down the Dayton job to go to MU. Dayton ended up hiring Oliver Purnell. The year prior, Deane was set to take the Northwestern job, but turned it down at the 11th hour.
Quote from: Benny B on March 27, 2014, 04:11:54 PM
He's Catholic.
His brother lives in Stevens Point.
Sister lives in DeKalb.
Dad is nearby.
Family has Packer season tickets.
MU will compete with anyone on salary.
1) I'm pretty sure you don't know why Buzz left.
2) Tony's ties to UW began with his father and ended with Bo. Why does everyone keep painting him cardinal and white?!?
Raised Catholic. No longer Catholic...started his own church when he played/coached in New Zealand. Has two sisters, no brothers. His uncle Jack lives in Point, his cousin is Nick who was on Crean's staff.
I've said this before and been admonished...I know TB. He isn't coming. UW is his dream job whether he ever gets it or not. I'm an MU fan. Would love to see it for real. But not in my lifetime.
Quote from: muhoops1 on March 27, 2014, 05:32:22 PM
Raised Catholic. No longer Catholic...started his own church when he played/coached in New Zealand. Has two sisters, no brothers. His uncle Jack lives in Point, his cousin is Nick who was on Crean's staff.
I've said this before and been admonished...I know TB. He isn't coming. UW is his dream job whether he ever gets it or not. I'm an MU fan. Would love to see it for real. But not in my lifetime.
Sorry, meant to say his uncle lives in Point.
Didn't know that thing about starting his own church. Interesting.
Quote from: Benny B on March 27, 2014, 08:08:04 PM
Sorry, meant to say his uncle lives in Point.
Didn't know that thing about starting his own church. Interesting.
I'm intrigued by the fact that fairly credible posters are saying he reached out. Perhaps his parents advanced age is pushing him closer to home. I still think it's a stretch but these folks seem to know quite a bit.
I hate a world where Buzz spurns MU for VA Tech and UW/Dayton roll into the Elite 8. Last year seems so long ago......
We made Howland wait while Smart jerked us around...and now we're seriously thinking about making him wait while we go after Martin or Bennett? And given the past few days, can anyone doubt that leaks would happen if we went after one or both of these guys?
Jeez, let's just tell the world Howland's out tenth choice and finally make him an offer in June....
Waitin' on UVAInsider to chime in.
Quote from: GooooMarquette on March 27, 2014, 08:39:21 PM
We made Howland wait while Smart jerked us around...and now we're seriously thinking about making him wait while we go after Martin or Bennett? And given the past few days, can anyone doubt that leaks would happen if we went after one or both of these guys?
Jeez, let's just tell the world Howland's out tenth choice and finally make him an offer in June....
If he's still available in June, then something is seriously out of whack.
Quote from: drTim on March 27, 2014, 03:52:40 PM
If we are waiting on the NCAA tournament, what about Tony Bennett as the next coach? Should we be rooting for Virginia to lose?
Not leaving. UVA is a much better school academically. Has brand new facilities. Better conference. The list goes on...
Quote from: Benny B on March 27, 2014, 04:11:54 PM
He's Catholic.
His brother lives in Stevens Point.
Sister lives in DeKalb.
Dad is nearby.
Family has Packer season tickets.
MU will compete with anyone on salary.
1) I'm pretty sure you don't know why Buzz left.
2) Tony's ties to UW began with his father and ended with Bo. Why does everyone keep painting him cardinal and white?!?
Why on earth does it even matter that he is Catholic? He's a Bball coach and must NCAA Bball players are not Catholic.
Well Rock not sure if you knew this but Marquette is a Catholic university and so when you hire leaders within an organization it helps when they have some of the same values. Especially when those values are at the core of the culture of the organization you are leading.
If there is anyway possible we can get Bennett, he is my #1 choice like he was when we hired Buzz. Wanna see some Marquette fans freak out about a style of bball? Hahaha. Go MSU! Help my bracket and give us a shot at the hometown kid!
Quote from: GoldenEagle2002 on March 27, 2014, 11:48:58 PM
Well Rock not sure if you knew this but Marquette is a Catholic university and so when you hire leaders within an organization it helps when they have some of the same values. Especially when those values are at the core of the culture of the organization you are leading.
If there is anyway possible we can get Bennett, he is my #1 choice like he was when we hired Buzz. Wanna see some Marquette fans freak out about a style of bball? Hahaha. Go MSU! Help my bracket and give us a shot at the hometown kid!
Buzz isn't catholic.
Quote from: My source on March 27, 2014, 11:55:10 PM
Buzz isn't catholic.
I think he means that it's an added bonus that he's Catholic. Not that it's a prerequisite or anything.
I don't want Bo's eventual successor
Quote from: Rockmic87 on March 27, 2014, 09:56:15 PM
Not leaving. UVA is a much better school academically. Has brand new facilities. Better conference. The list goes on...
No kidding. People need to put down the kool aid. UVA is an iconic institution. He leaves under two scenarios, he gets fired or he is intrigued by Wisconsin when Bo retires.
Despite the complete embarrassment that has been the media and Marquette basketball forums since Monday morning, very few people have learned to respect the process.
But hey, let's continue to wildly stab at the biggest names out there. I'm thinking Izzo wants out of MSU with all of the rumors about him going to the Pistons. But what college coaches have success going to the NBA? He really just wants to be at MU.
i think coaches like bennett, dixon, buzz, etc. are going to have a hard time staying relevant in the ACC. it was one thing when duke or unc would have a down year allowing someone else to shine. going to be really hard to shine with cuse and louisville also in the league.
the UW donors i know don't feel that dick left UW a happy man. TB might enjoy moving back home and trying to stick it to UW once a year.
Quote from: avid1010 on March 28, 2014, 12:27:49 AM
i think coaches like bennett, dixon, buzz, etc. are going to have a hard time staying relevant in the ACC. it was one thing when duke or unc would have a down year allowing someone else to shine. going to be really hard to shine with cuse and louisville also in the league.
the UW donors i know don't feel that dick left UW a happy man. TB might enjoy moving back home and trying to stick it to UW once a year.
Yeah, he also might enjoy staying at UVA and winning ACC titles. He also might enjoy going back to UW and going beyond his father's accomplishments. He might also enjoy coaching somewhere else. Who effing knows?
I'm with the artist formerly known as Wade's World... these threads are getting ridiculous.
Quote from: MUSF on March 28, 2014, 12:34:35 AM
Yeah, he also might enjoy staying at UVA and winning ACC titles. He also might enjoy going back to UW and going beyond his father's accomplishments. He might also enjoy coaching somewhere else. Who effing knows?
I'm with the artist formerly known as Wade's World... these threads are getting ridiculous.
I concur. A very pathetic analysis .......
I think.... blah blah blah.... well, Tony Bennett might come to MU duh dudh duh, his daddy was mad, dudh duh.
Tony Bennett was offered the job before Buzz was - he turned it down. Enough of the Tony Bennett speculation. It just makes you look pathetic.
Forget Tony Bennett or even Izzo. Let's reach out to Phil Jackson. I hear he wants to get back into coaching.
Quote from: Mutaman on March 28, 2014, 01:01:21 AM
Forget Tony Bennett or even Izzo. Let's reach out to Phil Jackson. I hear he wants to get back into coaching.
I seriously almost started a thread titled "Phil Jackson". We are close to reaching that level of lunacy.
Quote from: GoldenEagle2002 on March 27, 2014, 11:48:58 PM
Well Rock not sure if you knew this but Marquette is a Catholic university and so when you hire leaders within an organization it helps when they have some of the same values. Especially when those values are at the core of the culture of the organization you are leading.
If there is anyway possible we can get Bennett, he is my #1 choice like he was when we hired Buzz. Wanna see some Marquette fans freak out about a style of bball? Hahaha. Go MSU! Help my bracket and give us a shot at the hometown kid!
Lmao. It is this type of thinking that would put us in the stone age of basketball again. You hire the best guy for the job, his religion does NOT matter.
Quote from: Rockmic87 on March 27, 2014, 09:56:15 PM
Not leaving. UVA is a much better school academically. Has brand new facilities. Better conference. The list goes on...
+1
Quote from: Rockmic87 on March 27, 2014, 09:56:15 PM
Not leaving. UVA is a much better school academically. Has brand new facilities. Better conference. The list goes on...
Absolutely.
Quote from: muhoops1 on March 27, 2014, 08:31:16 PM
I'm intrigued by the fact that fairly credible posters are saying he reached out. Perhaps his parents advanced age is pushing him closer to home. I still think it's a stretch but these folks seem to know quite a bit.
I hate a world where Buzz spurns MU for VA Tech and UW/Dayton roll into the Elite 8. Last year seems so long ago......
You're intrigued. I'm confused. Two posts earlier (and your last post prior to this one) made it seem like you're TB's bestie and there's no f-ing way TB is coming to MU. You see a possibility that quickly?
I am grasping at straws this week trying to make up things to help me stay positive. Even I can't begin to see how Tony Bennett would ever come to MU.
Of course, if he did, it would only be the 42nd thing I was wrong about in the sports world this week.
I went back to this tweet from Monday that occurred before it was a "done deal". The ACC comment peaked my curiosity. You make your own decision if you believe anything this guy says.
Roy Schmidt@prepbullseyeProtected Tweets·Mar 24
Realize I'm stating the obvious but the Coaching Carousel is about to get certifiably crazy. Big East, ACC, A-10 ALL going to be impacted.
Todd Marohl@todd_marohl·Mar 24
@prepbullseye Are you hearing Shaka to MU Roy?
Roy Schmidt@prepbullseyeProtected Tweets·Mar 24
@todd_marohl @demar1615 Yes, but not done just yet & there is a viable #2 option other than Howland.
Quote from: bean on March 28, 2014, 08:06:24 AM
I went back to this tweet from Monday that occurred before it was a "done deal". The ACC comment peaked my curiosity. You make your own decision if you believe anything this guy says.
Roy Schmidt@prepbullseyeProtected Tweets·Mar 24
Realize I'm stating the obvious but the Coaching Carousel is about to get certifiably crazy. Big East, ACC, A-10 ALL going to be impacted.
Todd Marohl@todd_marohl·Mar 24
@prepbullseye Are you hearing Shaka to MU Roy?
Roy Schmidt@prepbullseyeProtected Tweets·Mar 24
@todd_marohl @demar1615 Yes, but not done just yet & there is a viable #2 option other than Howland.
Technically, the BEAST and the ACC have already been impacted... Buzz Williams went from MU to VT.
Plus his sources assured him that Shaka to MU was going to happen.